Secondary Science: Biology - PGCE

Postgraduate

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Are you passionate about inspiring young people to learn about the human body to the natural world? Then our PGCE Secondary Biology is the course for you. With so many important careers in healthcare and science dependent on people with skills and knowledge in this area, your ability to get your students excited about Biology is vital.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Start date

On request

About this course

Our aim is to help you become a committed, confident and creative teacher so we’ll train you in the essential tools you need to kick-start your career in education. As you progress, you’ll increase your ability to handle the ever-evolving teaching environment, and by the time your course is complete, you’ll be in a position to continue developing your understanding, knowledge and skills throughout your professional life.

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.

You must have a good degree (minimum 2:2) in a relevant subject from a UK higher education institution or equivalent.
You must have a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in both English language and mathematics prior to enrolment and if you are offered an interview you will take a written test to assess your standard of English.
It should be noted that applicants taking the equivalency tests need to have passed prior to enrolment.

At least 120 days across a minimum of two placements, in line with Department for Education (DfE) requirements, supported by a subject mentor in your school and a personal development tutor at the University
We’re proud of our high employability rates, with 99% of the PGCE Secondary Education students in employment or further study six months after completing their course (DLHE survey results 2016/17)
You'll gain Master's level credits gained as part of this course that you can then use towards a full Master's degree
We meet the Department for Education's (DfE) Criteria for Initial Teacher Training and successful candidates on our Initial Teacher Training courses will be recommended to the DfE for Qualified Teacher Status.

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Subjects

  • Social Work
  • Secondary
  • Biology
  • University
  • School
  • School Education
  • Teacher
  • Science
  • Secondary Science
  • Biology teachers

Course programme

Modules

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 60 credits):
  • Secondary Professional Studies
  • Secondary Subject Pedagogy: Science: Biology
  • Professional Enquiry
  • School Experience
  • School Experience 2
Course structure

Your PGCE Secondary Biology aims to explore, test and develop the links between Science and Biology in education theory and its practice. The University workshops and seminars facilitate a space for learners to conduct this, which is then supported by school placements.

This relationship, between theory and practice, alongside a variety of contrasting school experiences, ensures that you are offered a well-rounded teacher education. We believe that we are training Biology teachers to work in any school setting. Your course will feature a range of modules and the opportunity to get plenty of hands-on practice in local schools with support from colleagues in the school partnership and experienced University tutors.

Additional information

Course Code: 32XS

UK Students

Award: PGCE Starting: Sep 2021

Mode - Full Time 
Duration - 1 year
Fees - £9,250 per year

International Students

Award: PGCE Starting: Sep 2021

Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year
Fees - £13,200 per year

Secondary Science: Biology - PGCE

Price on request